P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has dampened complaints from McLaren over RB poaching the fastest lap in the F1 Singapore GP to help parent team Red Bull.
McLaren’s Norris dominated the race weekend, winning by a significant margin over Red Bull’s Verstappen. Despite closing the championship gap, Norris missed out on the fastest lap bonus. Ricciardo’s late pitstop and record-breaking lap influenced the title race, sparking debate on Red Bull and RB’s shared ownership. McLaren CEO and team boss criticized the model, while Norris refrained from commenting on the matter. Norris commended Ricciardo’s performance, acknowledging the limitations of his own tire strategy. Red Bull’s strategic move to prevent McLaren from gaining an extra point was deemed “smart,” with both teams maintaining a competitive spirit.
